Heidi Blakeway-Phillips

Heidi Blakeway-Phillips is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accountancy at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. A CPA with over 30 years of executive experience in financial and commercial roles, she has held COO/CFO positions in international corporations, contributed to two successful IPOs, and provided expertise in mergers and acquisitions, SEC filings, and litigation support. She also serves on nonprofit boards, focusing on best practices and revenue development.

Education

• Master of Business Administration, Columbia University (2004)
• Master of Business Administration, London Business School (2004)
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, The University of Akron (1982)

Professional Background

Blakeway-Phillips has extensive international experience operating in hyper-inflationary and emerging economies. She lived in London for 20 years and has started businesses in both Europe and the U.S. Her corporate roles focused on value creation through operational restructuring, financial controls, and strategic negotiations, while her nonprofit work emphasized mission alignment and organizational growth.